Walterboro High School - Paw Print / Lair Yearbook (Walterboro, SC)

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HISTORY OF CLASS OF ’29 In September of 1925 a new class came into being. There 'were in it many of the same pupils of Walterboro Grammar School besides newcomers from the surrounding country, and neighboring towns. History repeats itself, it is said, but we are inclined to believe that in the birth of the class of ‘29 history made a step forward. The first comment of the Sophs when we made our debut into high school life was 'Greener’n green apples.” But we intended to show them that we were made of that material which is needed to make a high school growr. After a year of hard (?) work we were rewarded by having our pictures put in the first and last edition of the High School Annual, the Cedar Chest. We were much elated over this and our spirits were not dampened very much when we were informed sarcastically that freshmen’s pictures were usually put in annuals to fill up space. During our second year we commenced with renewed zeal the work began in our freshman year. This year our compensation for hard work was in counseling the fresh- men, but, alas, it seems that that advice came to naught. One of the chief events of that year was the May Way program, in which many of our girls participated. With our junior year came new duties and new responsibilities. There were many new members from our class on the Wild-Cat staff, for in the next year the chief respon- sibility of editing this paper would be in the hands of the Senior class of ’29. Students from our grade took active parts in the debate and reading contests. They even went to our state capital and it was not for the purpose of visiting a well-known resort there, either. No good play, to our way of thinking could be given without four or five juniors in it. Next came our senior year with a class of fifty-four members. The Senior class spon- sored the honor society which is national in scope, and the Student Participation plan. The main event of the year was the presentation of th£ class play, Seventeen.” This was one of the best and most heartily enjoyed plays ever given by the Walterboro High School. On account of not having an annual the Senior class decided to put out a booklet of about forty-eight pages. All this year we have looked forward to our graduation with a feeling of pleasure and regret. At last we have reached the goal of our high school career. All the joys and sor- rows of W. H. S, life are in the past. We realize that we have wasted many hours and many golden opportunities, but with our futures before us we shall ever strive to uphold our standard” until the end. The memory of our superintendent, principal, and teachers will always be with us and their influence will ever remain a guiding factor in our lives. PROPHECY Listen, aye, the class of 1929 what your diploma holds for you, for as it is written, your president. Miles Beach, has in all his dignity and stately bearing profited by his leadership of this class. See him, not leading the affairs of a high school class, but the affairs of Our state. The governor of South Carolina in 1952, on the day of his inaugu- ration. Again, it is written your Vice President, Durrel Beach, felt the call to go further into the education world and he is now president of a large university. On this day he is presenting diplomas to his graduating class. As I unroll further I see a member of your class who caught the vision of saving the world from sin. Harriet Howell has become a missionary in Japan. See her with the little Japanese children. It is written that one member of the class of 1929 is accomplishing great good in this 17

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JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION. '4 •' : -- a-. On April the twenty-first a meeting of the senior class was called, at which the president of the junior.class presented to each senior an attractive and unique invita- tion. On the left side of the card a quaint little ’ Jap’' was painted in shades of lavender, purple and gold. These invitations requested the seniors to attend a reception on the night of April the twenty-ninth. The Junior-Senior reception is always the chief social event of the school year, and this year it exceeded the expectations even of the seniors! On Monday night, promptly at eight o’clock, seniors, so transformed by laces, silks, curls, new suits, and “stay-comb” that they were hardly recognizable, began to drift into the wide hall of the high school building. For half an hour an informal reception was held in the downstairs halls. At about eighty-thirty the guests were invited upstairs. At the door of the large study hall everybody was given a cup o£'refreshing punch. They were then requested to find seats in the study hall, which wa$ decorated as a Japanese garden, the walls being hung with gray moss and wisteria. Then folio ved a welcome address by Hooper Skardon, President of the Junior class, to which Miles Beach, President of the Senior class, responded. After this Mrs. Padgett sang a group of lovely songs, Mr. Padgett accompanying her on the piano. At this point junior girls, dressed as Japanese maids, brought in delicious ice cream in the class colors, pink and green, and little hand-painted cakes. After refreshments fun was furnished by Moultrie Derrick, Kenneth Langdale sang a series of popular songs; Jean Wichman read the Senior class will; Lambert Tindall fol- lowed with the class prophecy. u in All at once everybody’s attention was attracted by a picture being flashed on the wail, and, behold there were the dignified seniors in their second grade of school, shorn of all their present dignity! After this the pictures of teachers, trustees and, other notables were flashed on the screen. As the last pictur faded Mr. Ward made an announcement which sent the seniors into a panic. Each senior was to be put in the spotlight! So all the; dignified seniors retired to the hall and marched in one by one and stood in the spotlight while they addressed a few words to the audience. As soon as everyone had returned to the room Miss Brawley began the, Alma Mater” and the assembled guests rose and stood at attention wdiile the students sang with great feeling the impressive song which had been their watchword during their four years of high school. It was now time for all good school children” to be in bed, so everybody went home. The seniors felt as if their cup of happiness was full, and yet it was a happiness which was close akin to tears, for they had begun to realize that one of the happiest and most carefree phases of their lives had almost passed, and that never again, if they lived to be a’thousand years old, could they attend a “Junior-Senior” as high school seniors. A GIFT TO THE SCHOOL BY SENIORS During the month of February under the auspices of Walterboro Book Club our schools had the opportunity of seeing and studying some painting of our greatest artist. The Senior class decided they could leave nothing better to the school than a beautiful painting, and after selling tickets to the Art Gallery the proceeds were used for the pur- chase of the paintings, “The Song of the Lark” and also “After the Storm.” 16

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world by alleviating suffering. Behold! Edward Ackerman, a world-famous baby doctor. The doctor needs the nurse5 s help. It is written that Elizabeth Boynton has given her life to waiting on the sick. It is written as I unroll further that bill-boards, sign-posts and newspapers are filled with advertising matter about the world's most famous (guitarist). Hear him in concert —behold! Cecil Durham. The guitarist needs an accompanist, Frances Fishburne your wonderful high school musician, plays the accompaniments for Cecil Durham. Not only does she play for Cecil, but plays for big theatres. Margaret Easterlin is a great nerve doctor. She is doing one of the greatest works known. I see that it is written in 1950 that one of your classmates is to be the national com- missioner of Boy Scouts of America, t see Pete Crosby as he works with this, the greatest organization for boys. As I read further it is written that in the Hull House of Chicago a new worker is found. Edith Linder is noted for her kindness to the poor in the slums. She is truly a second Jane Adams. The new Editor of the News and Courier has been appointed for South Carolina’s greatest daily newspaper. See Isadore Bogoslow, January 1, 1944. The business world has called several of your classmates—Willie Mae Hudson and Helene Rivers are stenographers, secretaries and bookkeepers. Since man cannot live without eating we find Jessie Blocker a tea room manager. It is further written that one of your classmates could not avoid Cupid’s arrow. Eudelle Bowen is a bride. The girls of your class seem to be taking part in business readily. For Miss Edith Carter has just been elected senator for South Carolina; Miss Eliza Sloman is congress- woman for her district. Unrolling further I read that Miss Pernelle Hiott is Demonstration agent for Colleton county. She is doing a very successful work. Can this be real ? Your classmate, Pearl Cohen, is a teacher of psychology in Colum- bia University, Business does not seem to hold all of the young ladies, though, for Leona Mixon is cooking three meals a day for a very delighted husband; he is very proud of her, for her ability in cooking is known to everyone. It is written further that Haskell Padgett is a great scientist. Dorothy Stroman has not forgotten the worth of a smile. She is the owner of one of the widest known hospitals in Russia. The peace treaty of war has just been signed and there are those who have to be ministered, unro. Her encouraging smile has saved many. A heart of gold; A treasure smile; Belongs to the woman With a purpose worthwhile. Robert Breeland is the owner of a large chewing gum factory. Miss Gladys Tuten is the stenographer, Helen Jacobs is a great composer of music. Her latest piece is ''Winged Horses.” Italy has proclaimed her the greatest of muscians. A happy home is that of Uldean Kinsey's. She knows what real happiness is. Her two children are the pride, light and life of her. 18